Beer in Bamberg
Beer history, breweries and beer culture in Bamberg (Germany).
The city of smoked beer. At the Schlenkerla, first mentioned in 1405, the Rauchbier is served straight from the wooden cask. Upper Franconia around Bamberg has the highest brewery density in the world.
Breweries in Bamberg
Schlenkerla
The tavern is first mentioned in 1405. According to legend, its name comes from the “dangling” walk of a former brewer.
Known for: Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen
Beer history of Bamberg
- 1405
The Schlenkerla in Bamberg is first mentioned. To this day its smoked beer is served straight from the wooden cask.